Andy Petranek opened the 9th ever CrossFit gym (CrossFit LA) in 2004, qualified for The CrossFit Games in 2009 at age 43, and co-founded the global Whole Life Challenge in 2012…though today I learned that it’s been going on much longer than that. A CrossFit trainer for over 11 years with certifications in Olympic Weightlifting, powerlifting, gymnastics, Pose Method Running (among many many others), as well as a Masters in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. He knows a lot about a lot and we talk about a lot. Topics include (but are not limited to): Mad Lab and the business of a CrossFit gym Teaching kids and young adults about structure, discipline, and a growth mindset The Whole Life Challenge: building an inclusive nutrition-based challenge and taking it global The importance of sleep Sweating the small stuff: swing and a miss or critical growth point? Context with rules in nutrition challenges Spiritual psychology in physical training and how self-judgement impacts everything Fitness trackers we use Keep up with Andy on Instagram @AndyPetranek, Facebook, and Twitter. Make sure to listen to The Whole Life Challenge Podcast. To learn more about The Whole Life Challenge visit wholelifechallenge.com Other stuff we talked about: Oura Ring Fossil Q Hybrid @beertography Dry Farm Wines Don’t forget about our awesome sponsor!! Catch up with Kristin at thegirlwiththebutter.com or @TheGirlWithTheButter. Get more from Everett at paleofatkid.com or @PaleoFatKid This episode is brought to you by EQUIP FOODS! Don’t freak out! It’s still the same protein, carb, and greens that you love from what was PureWOD…just with a new name and fresh look. Equip Foods offers high quality, junk-free, additive-free, dairy-free protein, pre workout, and more. While I LOVE the Prime Protein (formerly BUILD), I’m really excited to try the new collagen and their BRAND new anti-inflammatory supplement , a blend of turmeric, ginger, and black pepper. As a special offer for our community, EQUIP is offering a 10% discount to our awesome listeners. Simply visit EQUIP and use the code PALEOPODCAST at checkout!

We’re back to business as usual this week! Did you miss us? I know…you did. It’s not just Everett and Kristin, though! This week we’re once again joined by Dr. Anthony Gustin of Equip Foods to talk about the rebrand of PureWOD and what you can expect from our favorite supplement supplier. Since we’ve got the ket0sis-guy in house…you know we’re talking lots of keto! Topics include: Building muscle while on a ketogenic diet. Does ketosis work with CrossFit? When fat loss stalls on ketosis – what to do. Appetite control with high fat. Problems with increasing carbs after keto and weight gain. How much fat is too much? Transitioning from ketosis to fasting. Antibiotics after surgery and how to protect your gut. Leaving your gym due to coach drama. What to do. Collagen vs other proteins. Don’t forget about our awesome sponsor!! Catch up with Kristin at thegirlwiththebutter.com or @TheGirlWithTheButter. Get more from Everett at paleofatkid.com or @PaleoFatKid This episode is brought to you by EQUIP FOODS! Don’t freak out! It’s still the same protein, carb, and greens that you love from what was PureWOD…just with a new name and fresh look. Equip Foods offers high quality, junk-free, additive-free, dairy-free protein, pre workout, and more. While I LOVE the Prime Protein (formerly BUILD), I’m really excited to try the new collagen and their BRAND new anti-inflammatory supplement , a blend of turmeric, ginger, and black pepper. As a special offer for our community, EQUIP is offering a 20% discount to our awesome listeners JUNE 1 – JUNE 8 ONLY! Simply visit EQUIP and use the code NEWSTUFF20 at checkout!

Today is a quick hitter mini-episode from Austin, TX. Sometimes life gets in the way and you gotta work with what you’ve got. This week, Kristin is answering a couple of questions about shortened eating windows, fat loss, and becoming an RD when you believe in a real-food approach. We’ll be back full force next week to talk regionals, paleof(x), and more! Don’t forget about our awesome sponsor!! Catch up with Kristin at thegirlwiththebutter.com or @TheGirlWithTheButter. Get more from Everett at paleofatkid.com or @PaleoFatKid This episode is brought to you by PureWOD. PureWOD offers high quality, junk-free, additive-free, dairy-free protein, pre workout, and more. We’re loving the GREENS Micronutrient Powder. Filled with 14 servings of organic fruits and vegetables, like alfalfa leaf, wheatgrass, barley grass, broccoli, cabbage, kale, spirulina, pineapple, blackberry and goji berry with the added boost of liver support from N-Acetyl Cysteine, ALA, and Milk Thistle with MCT Oil to increase absorption. We LOVE it for everyday but especially for staying nutrient-packed when traveling. Don’t forget to try the NEW Vanilla Build! As a special offer for our community, PureWOD is offering a 10% discount to our awesome listeners. Simply head over to purewod.com and use promotion code “PALEOPODCAST” (all caps no spaces!) at checkout.

Today we jump on the line with Jennifer Blake, aka JVB, to talk about all things heavy lifting. She is a trainer and strength coach at The Movement Minneapolis where she coaches an ever-growing community of lifters. They are men and women from every walk of life who are looking to become stronger, more functional humans. In addition to coaching our gym-goers in person, JVB been coaching people online for a quite while now as a part of her Unapologetically Powerful program. You can find Jennifer on Instagram @JVBFIT, showing you how to Do It Better at JenSinkler.com, or catch Unapologetically Strong, or learn more about Unapologetically Powerful Coaching. Todays topics include: Misconceptions about power lifting Low bar vs high bar back squat Why that arch in the back on the bench press? Women in lifting How to stop the ‘she’s too big’ conversation in it’s tracks And way way way more. Don’t forget about our awesome sponsor!! Catch up with Kristin at thegirlwiththebutter.com or @TheGirlWithTheButter. Get more from Everett at paleofatkid.com or @PaleoFatKid This episode is brought to you by PureWOD. PureWOD offers high quality, junk-free, additive-free, dairy-free protein, pre workout, and more. We’re loving the GREENS Micronutrient Powder. Filled with 14 servings of organic fruits and vegetables, like alfalfa leaf, wheatgrass, barley grass, broccoli, cabbage, kale, spirulina, pineapple, blackberry and goji berry with the added boost of liver support from N-Acetyl Cysteine, ALA, and Milk Thistle with MCT Oil to increase absorption. We LOVE it for everyday but especially for staying nutrient-packed when traveling. Don’t forget to try the NEW Vanilla Build! As a special offer for our community, PureWOD is offering a 10% discount to our awesome listeners. Simply head over to purewod.com and use promotion code “PALEOPODCAST” (all caps no spaces!) at checkout.

We’re back, baby! Topics include: Spring cleaning. Is ketosis a sneaky way to indulge? Signing up for competitions that you won’t win. Setting new goals in CrossFit. Everett heads to NYC for the Echelon Front Ownership Weekend. Taking ownership in coaching and management. Being yourself. The shift in Paleo from dogmatic to customized. The 80/20 rule and ‘cheat days’. Ketosis vs Really Low Carb Moderators vs rule followers. Check our Kristin’s blog post about her experience with the Bigness Project. Don’t forget about our awesome sponsor!! Catch up with Kristin at thegirlwiththebutter.com or @TheGirlWithTheButter. Get more from Everett at paleofatkid.com or @PaleoFatKid This episode is brought to you by PureWOD. PureWOD offers high quality, junk-free, additive-free, dairy-free protein, pre workout, and more. We’re loving the GREENS Micronutrient Powder. Filled with 14 servings of organic fruits and vegetables, like alfalfa leaf, wheatgrass, barley grass, broccoli, cabbage, kale, spirulina, pineapple, blackberry and goji berry with the added boost of liver support from N-Acetyl Cysteine, ALA, and Milk Thistle with MCT Oil to increase absorption. We LOVE it for everyday but especially for staying nutrient-packed when traveling. Don’t forget to try the NEW Vanilla Build! As a special offer for our community, PureWOD is offering a 10% discount to our awesome listeners. Simply head over to purewod.com and use promotion code “PALEOPODCAST” (all caps no spaces!) at checkout.

My friend Taylor Gage from shethrivesblog is back once more as we recap our weekend at the Girls Gone Strong Women’s Strength and Empowerment Weekend plus talk about why we’re getting jacked and tan with the Bigness Project. Plus, Kristin’s new favorite thing. Stuff we talk about: What the hell is the WSEW? Subtleties of everyday sexism Stop saying you’re sorry Why would women want to get BIGGER? How story-telling screws up our perception Where does change begin? What about the men? How to know what’s best for you. Strategies for changing mindset, improving your view of yourself, and letting go of body-negativity. Links to stuff: GirlsGoneStrong Erin Brown, #QueenShit The First Minute, Kelly Coffey The Bigness Project*(re-opens May 2) Passion Planner Pull For Pride Lift Like A Girl Tank *Disclosure time: this is an affiliate reference link, so if you end up signing up I get a lil’ kick back

There’s a lot packed into this hour. We’re first talking about Kristin’s trip to Seattle and some Hotpoint’s from the Girls Gone Strong weekend, then getting into some topics: Why sleep is ruining your fat loss efforts. How to start a gratitude journal. Our favorite people to follow on Instagram, and why we follow them. Everett goes on a rant about Starbucks bullshit. Thoughts on overtraining, and under-recovery. Immune system supporting foods. Stay tuned through the end to hear about Kristin’s new thing she’s into. Catch up with Kristin at thegirlwiththebutter.com or @TheGirlWithTheButter. Get more from Everett at paleofatkid.com or @PaleoFatKid Don’t forget about our awesome sponsor!! This episode is brought to you by PureWOD. PureWOD offers high quality, junk-free, additive-free, dairy-free protein, pre workout, and more. We’re loving the GREENS Micronutrient Powder. Filled with 14 servings of organic fruits and vegetables, like alfalfa leaf, wheatgrass, barley grass, broccoli, cabbage, kale, spirulina, pineapple, blackberry and goji berry with the added boost of liver support from N-Acetyl Cysteine, ALA, and Milk Thistle with MCT Oil to increase absorption. We LOVE it for everyday but especially for staying nutrient-packed when traveling. Don’t forget to try the NEW Vanilla Build! As a special offer for our community, PureWOD is offering a 10% discount to our awesome listeners. Simply head over to purewod.com and use promotion code “PALEOPODCAST” (all caps no spaces!) at checkout.

This week we’re debating ambitious, drive, and mental toughness. Can you train it, change it, or are you stuck with what you’re given? Then answering a few questions about using CrossFit to train for a half marathon, how to vary macros based on your goals, and what to do about friends who are toxic to your health and fitness goals.   Catch up with Kristin at thegirlwiththebutter.com or @TheGirlWithTheButter. Get more from Everett at paleofatkid.com or @PaleoFatKid Don’t forget about our awesome sponsor!! This episode is brought to you by PureWOD. PureWOD offers high quality, junk-free, additive-free, dairy-free protein, pre workout, and more. We’re loving the GREENS Micronutrient Powder. Filled with 14 servings of organic fruits and vegetables, like alfalfa leaf, wheatgrass, barley grass, broccoli, cabbage, kale, spirulina, pineapple, blackberry and goji berry with the added boost of liver support from N-Acetyl Cysteine, ALA, and Milk Thistle with MCT Oil to increase absorption. We LOVE it for everyday but especially for staying nutrient-packed when traveling. Don’t forget to try the NEW Vanilla Build! As a special offer for our community, PureWOD is offering a 10% discount to our awesome listeners. Simply head over to purewod.com and use promotion code “PALEOPODCAST” (all caps no spaces!) at checkout.

This week we’re talking about reason why you might be at a fat loss plateau and how to break out of it THEN we’re answering your questions: Topics include: Tracking collagen Whole30 Influencing family and friends to make healthier choices Our favorite comedians Must read books Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Nutrition certifications Our favorite places to travel (and eat) Catch up with Kristin at thegirlwiththebutter.com or @TheGirlWithTheButter. Get more from Everett at paleofatkid.com or @PaleoFatKid Don’t forget about our awesome sponsors!! This episode is brought to you by PureWOD. PureWOD offers high quality, junk-free, additive-free, dairy-free protein, pre workout, and more. We’re loving the GREENS Micronutrient Powder. Filled with 14 servings of organic fruits and vegetables, like alfalfa leaf, wheatgrass, barley grass, broccoli, cabbage, kale, spirulina, pineapple, blackberry and goji berry with the added boost of liver support from N-Acetyl Cysteine, ALA, and Milk Thistle with MCT Oil to increase absorption. We LOVE it for everyday but especially for staying nutrient-packed when traveling. Don’t forget to try the NEW Vanilla Build! As a special offer for our community, PureWOD is offering a 10% discount to our awesome listeners. Simply head over to purewod.com and use promotion code “PALEOPODCAST” (all caps no spaces!) at checkout.

The team is back together and this week we’re going on some good old fashion rants. First, let’s recap the 2017 CrossFit Games Open.  Listener Question: Tracking Macro’s. What to do about cooking oils. Do you include them when counting? Then we’ll get into it. The rant: Responding to ‘You’re so lucky!’, Why your health and fitness has NOTHING to do with luck. Nostalgia in ‘bad’ foods. McDonalds and Cream Eggs, anyone? Why buying the ‘more expensive’ foods matter long term for the greater good. Seriously Paleo: raw liver. Catch up with Kristin at thegirlwiththebutter.com or @TheGirlWithTheButter. Get more from Everett at paleofatkid.com or @PaleoFatKid Don’t forget about our awesome sponsors!! This episode is brought to you by PureWOD. PureWOD offers high quality, junk-free, additive-free, dairy-free protein, pre workout, and more. We’re loving the GREENS Micronutrient Powder. Filled with 14 servings of organic fruits and vegetables, like alfalfa leaf, wheatgrass, barley grass, broccoli, cabbage, kale, spirulina, pineapple, blackberry and goji berry with the added boost of liver support from N-Acetyl Cysteine, ALA, and Milk Thistle with MCT Oil to increase absorption. We LOVE it for everyday but especially for staying nutrient-packed when traveling. Don’t forget to try the NEW Vanilla Build! As a special offer for our community, PureWOD is offering a 10% discount to our awesome listeners. Simply head over to purewod.com and use promotion code “PALEOPODCAST” (all caps no spaces!) at checkout.